According to history, tattoos have been around, even during the ancient times. Evidences that are found, confirmed that the Egyptians back then practiced the art of tattooing. Primitive tribes that are still around today are getting tattoos for the sake of their tribal rituals.Tattoos are done by simply creating deep holes in the skin and loading these holes with pigment. Modern day tattoo artists are using tattoo guns, which are equipped with fast-moving needle that place the ink on these holes, each time the artist move over the image that is designed on your body.
Always keep in mind that tattoos are there permanently, once you get it done, they are there for life. So make sure that you are really up for it before you go inside the tattoo parlor. You also have to be decided about the design that you want before getting it inked.
If you are really sure that you want a tattoo, you have to select the right tattoo parlor where you will want it done. Make sure that they are licensed by the state and they maintain their hygienic standards. It is much better to keep the design plain and simple, three colors are safer, it can be easily remove, if in due time, you have develop a disliking to that particular tattoo.
You have to think twice where you want to place your tattoo, it is better if you place it somewhere that it will heal fast. Also, choose a place where you can hide it, when there is a need to, like if you are in the workplace. If you think that you have an infection, you have to consult your doctor right away before it gets bad.
If for instance, you already have the tattoo and in due time, you have changed your mind and decided that you want to get rid of it, the doctor will surely refer you to some dermasurgeon to do the procedure.
The type of removal procedure will definitely rely on how large the tattoo is, the place where the tattoo is located and how long have you had it. The way that your body heals is also another factor that you should take into consideration.
Mostly, any method of tattoo removals will leave some amount of scarring on your skin. The success of the procedure will greatly depend on the size, location and the evenness of the ink and how long you have had it.
Excision method is often used if the tattoos are small. In this method the area is anesthetized, once it takes effect, the tattoo will then be cut away or excised. After excision, the edges of the incision will then be brought together and stitched up. If the surgeon uses this method for large tattoos, there will be a need for skin graft.
The dermabrasion procedure is done by spraying a solution over the area that will make it freeze. Once it freezes, the area will then be sanded off using some rotary abrasive tool that will make it possibly peel. Once finished, a dressing will be placed on the area to prevent bleeding.
Of all the different methods of tattoo removal, laser is considered as one of the best method, and this according to most of the doctors. Before the laser procedure, a specific cream will be applied over the area to make the skin numb, and then, afterwards, the rays of laser light will be applied to make the pigment breaks up. The process of healing is the one that will break the pigment up. This procedure takes several sessions before you can have your tattoo removed.
The oldest method used for tattoo removal is the salabrasion. In this method, anesthetic is used to make area numb. After this, a solution, made out of water and table salt is applied over the area. An abrasive tool, just like the one used in dermabrasion is then used. At times a plain block of wood covered in gauze is also used to abrade the area. Once the area becomes red, it is time to place a dressing in the area.